Conference Highlights
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In May, over 100 gathered in New Westminster, BC to attend our annual conference and discuss the topic “Policing the Future: What’s Important Now”. Thank you to all who supported this event - our delegates, our speakers and our sponsors - your engagement, insights, and commitment to advancing policing made this year’s conference a tremendous success. We are highlighting some of the presentations below. For a full breakdown of sessions visit the CAPE Journal.
Key Takeaways
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Causes and Prevention of Criminal Investigative Failures: Looking Back to Face Forward | Dr. Kim Rossmo
Dr. Kim Rossmo’s presentation provided a critical and thought-provoking examination of criminal investigative failures, with a strong grounding in the context of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) cases. He emphasized that investigative failures are not isolated incidents, but often systemic, stemming from flawed thinking, missed learning opportunities, and organizational pressures. These failures manifest in ignored crimes, unsolved cases, and wrongful convictions – each carrying profound consequences for individuals and public trust in policing.
The Control Crisis: Are Gadgets Replacing Real-World Use of Force Training | Insp. Romolo F. Ranallo
Inspector Romolo Ranallo delivered a dynamic and candid presentation examining the evolving landscape of police use-of-force training, questioning whether modern policing has become overly reliant on technology at the expense of foundational physical skills. His central message was clear: while both “gadgets and guts” are necessary, an imbalance has developed, with increasing dependence on tools leading to potential gaps in officer readiness and decision-making in high-risk situations.
Best Practices for Adopting AI Tools in Policing | Benjamin Perrin
Professor Benjamin Perrin’s presentation explored the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing, emphasizing both it’s potential and significant risks. He began by acknowledging that no single group currently holds all the expertise needed to guide AI adoption effectively. Instead, he advocated for interdisciplinary collaboration among legal experts, technologists, police practitioners, oversight bodies, and privacy commissioners to ensure responsible implementation in high-stakes public safety contexts.
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